Tailored 3 Days Silverback Gorilla Tour Package to Mgahinga National Park-Uganda
This tailored 3 Days Silverback Gorilla tour and Batwa cultural experience in Uganda’s Mgahinga National Park is an ultimate gorilla trekking package to the smallest primate National park of Mgahinga National Park. Book your Silverback Gorilla Tour to this amazing gorillas park where you can track Mountain Gorillas and Golden Monkeys, two world endangered animals.
Mgahinga National Park has one habituated gorilla group called Nyakagezi, which tends to move around most times made up of 9 members and also has some of the big game including buffalos, forest elephants, leopards, jackals, bush pigs, duikers, and bushbucks. Birdlife in the park is also quite impressive with about 178 to 184 recorded species of specie. While on this Mgahinga Gorilla Tour, you will also enjoy an authentic Batwa/Pigmies experience. The Batwa people are one of the smallest tribes with very authentic and very unique pasts. They lived with in the forest alongside the Mountain Gorillas before they were pushed out for gorilla conservation efforts.
The Silverback Gorilla Tour with a Batwa experience is the shortest trip for tourists starting their tour from Kampala. Day 1 and Day 3 are reserved for transfers to and from while Day 2 is the day for Gorilla Trekking and visit to the Batwa community. Your Mgahinga Gorilla Tour can start and end from Kigali or Kampala depending on your preference.
Silverback Gorilla In Mgahinga National park
2025 Estimated Tour price for the 3 Days Silverback Gorilla Tour
1,550USD Per Person Sharing for 2 People sleeping in a Budget Accommodation
1,850USD Per Person Sharing for 2 People sleeping in a Mid-Luxury Accommodation
The Prices of the 3 Days Silverback Gorilla Tour Package above are based on 2 Persons sharing and they are inclusive of accommodation, meals during the tour, private transportation in a safari land-cruiser or Van, services of a good English-speaking guide/driver, gorilla permits, activities mentioned in the itinerary and bottled drinking water through the trip.
3 Days Silverback Gorilla Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer from Entebbe/Kigali to Mgahinga national park
You will be transferred from Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable National park in southwestern Uganda by your guide in a 4WD safari vehicle. En-route, stop by to take pictures of the beautiful landscapes and the Uganda Equator among others. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge your Choice.
Day 2 : Gorilla Trekking Uganda experience and village walk
You will be up early morning about 6-7AM for breakfast after which you walk to the park center and attend a 30 minutes briefing on rules and regulations of seeing gorillas. You need to hire a porter if you are not fit enough because some trails are challenging and hiking in the forest may take 3-5 hours before you locate the gorillas. You will enjoy an hour with gorillas once they are found which will be exciting to take memories with photos. Discover plants, wildlife and learn about the ecosystem of Bwindi as you return back for lunch at the lodge. In the evening, you may take a walk to the community to see how locals live including Batwa pygmies and learn about their traditional customs and culture. Dinner and overnight at the lodge
Day 3 : Departure and End of your 3 Days Silverback Gorilla Tour
Enjoy breakfast and after drive back to Kampala/Entebbe arriving in time for your onward flight.
Book your Tour and Secure the Gorilla Trekking permits early
Uganda has the cheapest gorilla permits prices at USD 800 compared to Rwanda. This means the competition is quite high for the few gorilla permits in Uganda and it becomes hard to secure gorilla trekking permits a few days to your Uganda gorilla tour although you might get lucky sometimes hence a need to book your tour or gorilla trekking permit fully latest 3 months in advance.
Know your fitness levels before the Gorilla Trekking experience.
Finding the Gorillas is not predictable meaning you might walk for long hours before finding them hence a need to be moderately fit and prepared for the longer treks.
Get the help of Porters for the gorilla trek
If you are not moderately fit, we recommend you get the help of a porter so that you can track without having to carry the few essential items listed below in your day pack. The porters are from the local community and very used to the local conditions and can assist in pushing, pulling and supporting you during your trek to the gorillas. They usually come at an additional fee over and above your safari cost ranging from approximately USD15-20 per porter per day as a fee with additional tipping being optional.
What to pack for a Successful Gorilla Trekking Experience
Plenty of water – 1-2 liters per person (most lodges provide the water, but we also have it in the car)
High energy snacks in addition to your packed lunch provided by the lodge/camp
Spare film and batteries for videos and cameras
Gloves (gardening type are good)
Waterproof bag to protect photographic equipment
Hiking gaiters
A hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, and band-aids might be useful
A lightweight waterproof jacket/poncho
Walking sticks are made available at the start of the trek for some of the steeper and more slippery tracks and may prove to be very handy.
Allowed Uganda Gorilla Trekking Age Limits
The age limit for gorilla trekking is 15 years and the authorities are very strict on this! With special written permission, however, a 14yr old might pass.
What is the Best Time to go for the 3 Days Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda
The best time to visit Uganda is late December to late February, and from June to September, as the weather at this time of year is generally dry, and warm. Temperatures average at around 25 degrees Celsius. Visitors should however note Gorilla Trekking in Uganda can be done all year around.
How to make bookings with Engabi Tours and Travel
To make gorilla safari bookings with Engabi Tours and Travel, contact us on WhatsApp at +256-757341593 Or send us an email at info@gorillasafaridiscovery.com
Our payments are preferred in US Dollars
Currency exchange rates vary daily based on the current international banking data available.
We accept wire transfers and credit card payments.
Payment by credit card is subject to a surcharge of 3.5%.
General Information
Entry Requirements:
All visitors to Uganda and Rwanda must have a valid passport with at least 4 consecutive blanks pages. Any applicable visa and/or relevant documentation are the responsibility of the traveler. To move between Uganda and Rwanda, we recommend that you acquire an East African Tourist Visa and this can be got from your first country of arrival
Language:
Luganda, English (Uganda) and French, English, Kinyarwanda & Kiswahili (Rwanda)
Voltage:
In Uganda the standard voltage is 220 Volts/AC50Hz. Sockets are UK style, 3 pin square plugs.
Currency:
Foreign currency must be changed at the Bank, Bureau de Change, and Hotel/Safari lodge/Camp/Resort. Major Credit Cards, Master card, Visa, American Express, are usually accepted throughout the country. Where credit cards are accepted, the payment will normally be recorded in US$ regardless of the card’s default currency.
Clothing:
Dress is mainly informal and should be comfortable as well as practical. Something warm should be brought along for early morning and evenings. Safari clothes are available from hotels/lodges/camps.
Baggage:
Where possible, travel light. Baggage space on safari is limited to medium suitcase or soft bag per person plus reasonable amount of hand luggage. There is 15 Kilogram per person limit on all flights to the wildlife sanctuaries. Excess luggage must be stored in your arrival hotel.
Water:
You will find many different of opinion of what is safe and what is not. We recommend for peace of mind, to drink local Bottled Mineral water. It is important to drink plenty of water especially during the hotter months. We would recommend that guests drink at least 2 to 3 liters of water per day to limit the effects of dehydration.
Health;
East Africa is a safe and secure destination; however, it is a good idea to take a few precautions. Kindly consult your GP or local doctor at least 6 weeks before you travel, with regards: Malaria prophylactics. East Africa is a known malaria area and preventive measures are essential. You are advised to take one of the recommended anti-malarial drugs. Be sure to wear long sleeved shorts and trousers after sunset and spray the exposed parts of your body with a mosquito repellent spray
Remember to protect yourself from direct sun rays with sunscreen cream or safari hat.
Dietary Requirements:
For those guests with specific dietary requirement, please ensure the Hotel is notified prior to travel
Gratuities:
As a guideline and dependent on how happy you are, we would suggest the following:
The General Hotel/Lodge/Camp Staff – Approximately U$ 10.00 per person per day
Driver Guides – Approximately US$ 15.00 to US$ 20.00 per person per day
Photography:
Please be careful when photographing public buildings, airports, bridges, the national flag and people in uniform. Ensure that you have sought permission before photographing local people and their villages. If in doubt, please check with your guide.
